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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Blue Cheese Gougeres - Blue Monday

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is another weapon in my arsenal of inexpensive recipes to tame the appetites of ravenous guests. It's the savory version of a petite cream puff and is made from the same dough - a choux paste. Savory gougeres are typically flavored with cheese or herbs. Though I like to use a finely crumbled blue cheese and boost its flavor with minuscule quantities of cayenne pepper, any cheese can be used. These are really simple to make. They'll take about 15 minutes of your time to assemble. They can be made well in advance of serving, frozen and then reheated if that better suits your game plan. I do like to serve these warm. Here's my version of savory gougeres.

Directions:1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.2) Combine water, butter,pepper, cayenne, garlic poweder, onion powder and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add flour; mix until dough forms large clumps and films bottom of pan. Remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.3) Whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons of beaten eggs. Add remainder, in thirds, to flour mixture beating just to incorporate after each addition. Work in crumbled blue cheese.4) Drop dough by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet about i-inch apart. Brush tops with reserved egg, flattening and peaks as you go.5 ) Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F. and continue to bake for 20 minutes longer. Pierce each puff with a knife to allow steam to escape. If not to be used immediately, cool completely and store in an airtight container or freeze. Yield: 24 gougeres.

OMG, I am going to have to try these. You are going to cause me to gain weight with all these treasures you are sharing. My family is going to love your for it. Thanks for the beautiful comments on my family. I think they are pretty special too. Have a wonderful day my friend. Country Hugs, Sherry

It looks so good and yummy! I love anything with chesse in it. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Esp. me, who tries to be a good cook. You inspire me to keep on trying!And thank you for your comment on my blog.

Those look delish! I love that dough - I had no idea it was so easy to work with until I made my dad some birthday eclairs. These are going on my list of must tries (so many come from your site!) Thanks for always visiting mine :)

Wow for a moment I thought this was a recipe for a puff with cream cheese filling. But I really wouldn't mind the cheese worked through the dough instead. This would be a good savoury treat/finger food for unexpected guests.

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